By Nelson Ayivor
The Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources, Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, says government has made significant progress on key coastal protection projects as part of efforts to shield vulnerable communities from erosion and destructive tidal waves.
Speaking at the Government Accountability Series, Minister Adjei assured Ghanaians of sustained investment in coastal resilience, stressing that all ongoing projects would be completed on schedule.
He announced that a contract has been awarded for Phase II of the Blekusu Coastal Protection Project, a major intervention designed to address years of coastal erosion and tidal wave devastation in the Ketu South Municipality of the Volta Region.
“A contract has been awarded for Phase Two of the Blekusu Coastal Protection Project, and in August last year, His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama officially cut the sod to signal the commencement of this critical intervention,” the minister said.
According to Minister Adjei, work on the project has progressed steadily since it began and is already delivering visible benefits to affected communities.
“As of today, the project is about 25 percent complete, and I am pleased to report that calm has been restored along the coastline, bringing much-needed relief to residents who have lived under constant threat from tidal waves,” he noted.
Beyond Blekusu, the minister disclosed that the Lower Volta Basin Sea Defence Corridor has been incorporated into the West Africa Coastal Areas (WACA) Resilience Investment Project Phase II, opening the door for additional technical and financial support.
“The Lower Volta Basin Sea Defence Corridor has now been included under WACA Phase Two. We are currently undertaking technical assessments and environmental impact studies to ensure the project is implemented responsibly and sustainably,” he explained.
Minister Adjei also revealed that government is laying the groundwork for future coastal defence projects across the country.
Feasibility studies, he said, have already begun for proposed interventions at Shama–Apor, Ningo–Prampram Phase Two and Ada West.
He emphasised that protecting Ghana’s coastline remains a national priority, underscoring government’s commitment to transparency and accountability in project delivery.
“Our objective is to safeguard lives, livelihoods and critical infrastructure, while ensuring value for money and full accountability in the execution of these coastal protection projects,” the minister assured.
